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Dorset could welcome up to 50 wild beavers back to its rivers in a conservation project that builds on the historic March 2025 release. The return marks a milestone in restoring a species that vanished from Britain over four centuries ago.
A Dorset outdoor education center successfully rehomed three beloved therapy pigs after council officials ruled they violated greenbelt zoning laws. The pigs now have a caring new home while Adventure Pirate continues serving hundreds of local children.
One year after being reintroduced to England following 400 years of extinction, beavers in Dorset have built a massive dam, created thriving wetland habitats, and may welcome their first babies this summer. Their engineering work is reshaping the landscape and bringing new life to the ecosystem.
Three Dorset farming companies are putting their money where their mistakes were, paying £33,500 to restore wetlands and wildlife habitats after slurry pollution incidents. The cash will fund tree planting, wetland restoration, and programs to help other farms prevent future environmental damage.
A Studio 54-themed garden party in Dorset just became the biggest fundraiser in PLANETS Cancer Charity's history. Clare and Guy Schwinge welcomed 300 guests to their home and raised £140,000 to honor a friend lost to pancreatic cancer.
Britain's first unrestricted beaver release hit bumps along the way, but one pair is now thriving and creating new wetlands. Their 115-foot dam is already attracting otters and barn owls to a transformed landscape.
Burger King UK just locked in a deal to run restaurants across Britain with clean electricity from a newly refurbished wind farm in Dorset. The move helps fast food go greener while supporting renewable energy growth.
A rare breeding pair of ospreys in southern England just welcomed their first chick of the season, marking another win for a conservation effort bringing these magnificent birds back after 180 years. The tiny hatchling emerged Friday afternoon in Dorset, kicking off what could be another record year for the recovering population.
A historic British landmark just got the protection it deserves. Donors from 20 countries helped raise over £2 million to protect the land surrounding Dorset's ancient Cerne Abbas Giant.
A pair of wild white-tailed eagles has captivated photographers and birdwatchers along England's south coast, marking a conservation milestone. The male became the first of his species to fledge in Dorset in nearly two and a half centuries.
A beloved crossing guard banned for being "confusing" to drivers got her job back after parents fought for her and a crash proved them right. Lauren Cannon will now help kids cross at a new, safer spot near their school.
A female osprey who fought off a rival for her mate last year just laid her fourth egg of the season. The breeding pair is helping bring ospreys back to England's south coast after 180 years.
A passionate community raised over $100,000 to help protect 110 acres of internationally important heathland that's home to all six of Britain's native reptiles. The land will now be restored and preserved instead of sold for mineral extraction.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
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A 180-foot medieval chalk figure of a naked warrior is getting a facelift in Dorset, England, thanks to 300 volunteers hand-packing 19 tons of chalk to make it glow white again. The Cerne Abbas Giant has been maintained the same way for centuries, but climate change is making the work harder than ever.
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After a 2023 oil spill damaged one of the UK's most important wildlife habitats, an oil company has committed £6.1 million to restore Poole Harbour and support the communities that depend on it. The settlement marks one of the largest environmental restoration packages in recent UK history.
A famous 180-foot chalk figure carved into an English hillside is getting its first major makeover in generations, as conservation teams race to preserve this mysterious thousand-year-old landmark for future generations.
The only breeding osprey pair in southern England just welcomed their fourth chick of the season, a rare accomplishment that marks another victory for a conservation program bringing these magnificent birds back after 180 years. All four healthy chicks were spotted feeding together on Friday morning near Poole Harbour.
After a near-fatal overdose, Liv transformed her ketamine addiction into a mission to save others from the same pain. Now thriving in recovery, she's using poetry and volunteer work to show young people that healing is possible.
A stunning butterfly that vanished from Britain in the 1960s is officially back, with sightings across southern England confirming the species is breeding in the wild again. The large tortoiseshell's comeback brings Britain's native butterfly count to 60 species.
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